2013 NISSAN ALTIMA audio

●Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment and
personal computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,
NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code
of that Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
This may prevent the unauthorized use of
the Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle.
For information regarding the erasing
procedure, contact an NISSAN dealer.
Mechanical key
The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key.
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob on the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into
the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to
the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the
doors, glove box and rear seatback lock.
See “Doors” in this section, “Storage” in the
“Instruments and controls” section, and “Seats”
in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system” section of this manual.
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key installed
in the Intelligent Key slot.
Valet hand-off
When you have to leave a key with a valet, give
them the Intelligent Key itself and keep the me-
chanical key with you to protect your belongings.
To prevent the glove box and the trunk from being
opened during valet hand-off, follow the proce-
dures below:
1. Push the trunk cancel switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli- gent Key.
3. Lock the glove box and the rear seats with the mechanical key.
4. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet and keep the mechanical key with you.
See “Storage” in the “Instruments and controls”
section and “Seats” in the “Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section.
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CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the Intelligent
Key:
●Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains electrical components, to
come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect the system
function.
● Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
● Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
● Do not change or modify the Intelligent
Key.
● Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, im-
mediately wipe until it is completely dry.
● Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C) .
● Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a
key holder that contains a magnet.
● Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment and
personal computers. If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli-
gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the
unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate
the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing
procedure, contact a NISSAN dealer.
OPERATING RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
operating range from the request switch
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CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the Intelligent
Key:
●Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains electrical components, to
come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect the system
function.
● Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
● Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
● Do not change or modify the Intelligent
Key.
● Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, im-
mediately wipe until it is completely dry.
● Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C) .
● Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a
key holder that contains a magnet.
● Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment and
personal computers. If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli-
gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the
unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate
the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing
procedure, contact a NISSAN dealer.
OPERATING RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
operating range.
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or
strong radio waves are present near the operat-
ing location, the Intelligent Key system’s operat-
ing range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent
Key may not function properly.
The operating range is within 33 ft (10 m) of the
vehicle.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
The remote keyless entry function can operate all
door locks using the remote keyless function of
the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless function
can operate at a distance of 33 ft (10 m) away
from the vehicle. The operating distance de-
pends upon the conditions around the vehicle.
The remote keyless entry function will not func-
tion under the following conditions: ●
When the Intelligent Key is not within the
operational range.
● When the doors or the trunk are open or not
closed securely.
● When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.
CAUTION
When locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure not to leave the key in
the vehicle.
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Control panel buttons — color screen with
Navigation System (if so equipped)..................4-4
How to use the touch screen ....................4-5
How to use the BACK button ....................4-7
How to use the MENU button ....................4-7
button.................................. 4-11
RearView Monitor (if so equipped) ..................4-11
How to read the displayed lines .................4-12
How to park with predicted course lines
(Navigation System only) .......................4-13
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ..................................... 4-14
Moving Object Detection (MOD)
(if so equipped) ............................... 4-16
Adjusting the screen ........................... 4-18
Operating tips ................................. 4-19
Vents . .......................................... 4-20
Heater and air conditioner (manual)
(if so equipped) .................................. 4-21
Controls ...................................... 4-22
Heater operation .............................. 4-23
Air conditioner operation .......................4-24
Air flow charts ................................. 4-25Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
.................................. 4-29
Automatic operation ........................... 4-30
Manual operation .............................. 4-30
Operating tips ................................. 4-31
Servicing air conditioner ........................... 4-32
Audio system .................................... 4-32
Radio ........................................ 4-32
FM radio reception ............................ 4-32
AM radio reception ............................ 4-33
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped) . . . ......4-33
Audio operation precautions ....................4-33
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) player
(if so equipped) ............................... 4-41
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (Type A) (if so equipped) .................4-46
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (Type B) (if so equipped) .................4-51
USB interface (models without Navigation
System) (if so equipped) .......................4-57
USB interface (models with Navigation
System) ...................................... 4-58
iPod®* player operation without Navigation
System (if so equipped) ........................ 4-60

iPod®* player operation with Navigation
System (if so equipped)........................ 4-62
Bluetooth® streaming audio without
Navigation System (Type A) (if so equipped) ......4-65
Bluetooth® streaming audio without
Navigation System (Type B) (if so equipped) ......4-66
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System (if so equipped) ........................ 4-67
Pandora® audio (United States only) (if so
equipped) .................................... 4-68
CD care and cleaning .......................... 4-70
Steering wheel switch for audio control ..........4-71
Antenna ...................................... 4-72
Car phone or CB radio . . .......................... 4-73
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System (Type A) (if so equipped) .........4-73
Regulatory Information ......................... 4-75
Using the system .............................. 4-75
Control buttons ............................... 4-77
Getting started ................................ 4-78
List of voice commands ........................ 4-80
Voice Adaptation (VA) mode ....................4-84
Manual control ................................ 4-86
Troubleshooting guide ......................... 4-87Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System (Type B) (if so equipped) . . .
......4-88
Regulatory Information ......................... 4-89
Using the system .............................. 4-90
Control buttons ............................... 4-91
Connecting procedure ......................... 4-92
Voice commands .............................. 4-93
Making a call .................................. 4-94
Receiving a call ............................... 4-95
During a call .................................. 4-95
Ending a call .................................. 4-96
Text messaging ................................ 4-96
Bluetooth® settings ........................... 4-98
Manual control ................................ 4-99
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation System (if so equipped) .................4-99
Regulatory Information ........................ 4-101
V

oice commands ............................. 4-101
Connecting procedure ........................ 4-102
Vehicle phonebook ........................... 4-103
Making a call ................................. 4-104
Receiving a call .............................. 4-104
During a call ................................. 4-105

Ending a call................................. 4-105
Text messaging ............................... 4-105
Bluetooth settings ............................ 4-107
Phone settings ............................... 4-108
NISSAN Voice Recognition System
(if so equipped) ................................. 4-109
Using the system ............................. 4-109
System features .............................. 4-111Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
voice commands
............................. 4-112
Navigation System voice commands ............4-112
Audio system voice commands .................4-113
Information voice commands ...................4-114
Help voice commands ........................ 4-114
Troubleshooting guide ........................ 4-115

WARNING
●Positioning of the heating or air condi-
tioning controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in or-
der that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
● Do not disassemble or modify this sys-
tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,
fire, or electrical shock.
● Do not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
● In case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock.
1. PWR button/VOL (volume) control knob
2. Display screen
3. ENTER / AUDIO button / TUNE / SCROLLknob
4.
BACK button 5. MAP button*
6. NAV button*
7. MENU button
8.(brightness control) button
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CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS —
COLOR SCREEN WITH NAVIGATION
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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9.button**
10. CAMERA button
* For information regarding the Navigation system
control buttons, refer to the separate Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.
** For information regarding the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System control button, see
“Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System” in this
section.
When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will discharge the battery, and the
engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
“Example” — Words marked in quotes refer to a
key shown only on the display. These keys can be
selected by touching the screen.HOW TO USE THE TOUCH
SCREEN
CAUTION
● The glass display screen may break if it
is hit with a hard or sharp object. If the
glass screen breaks, do not touch it.
Doing so could result in an injury.
● To clean the display, never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or deteriorate the panel.
● Do not splash any liquid such as water
or car fragrance on the display. Contact
with liquid will cause the system to
malfunction.
To help ensure safe driving, some functions can-
not be operated while driving.
The on-screen functions that are not available
while driving will be “grayed out” or muted.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and then oper-
ate the navigation system.
WARNING
● ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving.
● Avoid using vehicle features that could
distract you. If distracted, you could
lose control of your vehicle and cause
an accident.
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